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Background Briefing (5am) – May 21, 2026
Trump’s Grip Over the GOP Tightens as His Poll Numbers Tank We begin with Trump’s grip over the Republican party tightening at a time when his poll numbers are tanking and his criminality, corruption and contempt for democracy is more brazen than ever. Joining us is Rick Wilson, a renowned political strategist, infamous ad-maker, writer, … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – May 20, 2026
On today’s briefing: A Scandal Worse Than Watergate and Iran Contra Combined Which is not Being Covered by the American Press We begin with a political scandal described as worse than Watergate and Iran Contra combined that is not being covered by the American press and speak with David Adler, General Coordinator of the Progressive … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – May 15, 2026
The Republican Electoral Coup Underway to Offset a Wipeout in November by Gerrymandering to Hold the House and Senate Before One Vote is Cast We begin with the outrageous anti-democratic display of authoritarian political thuggery underway by the Republicans who would rather cheat than compete, and thanks to John Roberts’ Supreme Court, are being rescued … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – May 13, 2026
On today’s briefing: Trump Rejects Iran’s Offer While Netanyahu Warns of “Reengaging Them Militarily” We begin with Trump rejecting Iran’s peace offer as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE” with PM Netanyahu telling “60 Minutes” that if negotiations fail “we can reengage them militarily”, adding Iran’s government’s “days are numbered – but it could take a lot of days.” … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – May 8, 2026
Pressure on Trump From the Saudis to Make a Deal With Iran While Israel Warns the Deal Would be a Disaster For Them We begin with the Saudis having pressured Trump into pausing his “Project Freedom” blockade on Iran to make way for a peace deal by cutting US access to Saudi and Kuwaiti bases … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – May 7, 2026
On today’s briefing: More Erratic Moves From Trump as He Appears Desperate and the Iranians seem to be Holding the Cards We begin with more erratic moves from Trump who suddenly paused his “Project Freedom” initiative to have the US Navy guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz a day after announcing it and assess … Continued